As published at FirstFrontierForward.com First Frontier Forward recently covered the story of the Tyrone Micro Loan Fund through an interview with councilman David Snyder. This week we spoke with Tom Seasoltz, CFO of the Altoona Blair County Development Corp. to...
I do not do global pandemics very well. I suspect anyone assigned economic development duties reacts poorly to their wrath. When navigating business closures, rocketing unemployment, emergency relief programs, and human health impacts, it is easy to lose track of time...
Our First Frontier Mountain Main streets are robust combinations of businesses all working diligently to succeed whether they are legacy companies or a new start-up venture….they all have the full support of their community that share their desire to see all...
We would like to welcome Just Play, Inc. to the First Frontier Blair County. Through an acquisition they have reopened production operations in Hollidaysburg and rehired the production team. The iconic toy Slinky is back and ready to walk down stairs, alone or in...
Central PA native Lisa Leath wants to change how businesses of all types and sizes communicate with and retain top talent. “While so much is changing in our workplace environment, the need to communicate regularly with employees, whether they be contracted, part-time...
